John c 79 #1 Posted March 3, 2023 Back in November I had posted about check valves, fuel pumps etc. And then we wound up talking about primer bulbs, that seemed like the easiest way to me. I went ahead and replaced all the lines and the filter, also pulled the pump, took it apart and cleaned it out. The machine has sat in the shed since then until this week. Two squeezes and he fired right up. My spring mechanic project is going to be getting to the PTO bearing to clean and grease it while I still have some lucas green left. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,017 #2 Posted March 3, 2023 I've been very happy with how quickly my tractors (the ones with tanks under the seat) now crank thanks to adding primer bulbs. If not for the annoyance of cranking over enough to prime the carb, the saving both my battery and starter life will be awesome. And like you said- who doesn't like a fast start after a long tractor nap? So much better than before! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,165 #3 Posted March 3, 2023 Most small engines come with a primer bulb. Seems like a no-brainer to add one to our engines. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,622 #4 Posted March 3, 2023 @John c nice job on that , also like the CLEAN PAINT SHENE , any lubrication detailing you can add to the pto drive set up , is a plus . i marvel at how quietly and easily it functions . pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 2,989 #5 Posted March 4, 2023 I've said it before, best ten dollars I've ever spent on any of my tractors. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhatch 406 #6 Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) John, That looks just like the squeeze bulb installation I did on my C101 several years ago. It works great, the price is cheap and the installation is easy. What more would you want? Although, I prefer an electric fuel pump USED ONLY AS A PRIMER PUMP, Activation is by a momentary 'ON' push button switch mounted on the dash. I installed on of these on my CASE 4016. Not only does it work great, but it's easy to activate from the tractor seat. Yes its more expensive and much harder to install. But what's best of all is what I have on my 867 WH and my 140 JD... gravity! They always start with the touch of the key.. Edited March 4, 2023 by ronhatch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
